re: Official Running Log/Marathon Training Thread

Not sure what I did wrong this morning. Hoping it was misreading the clock on my way out.

3.5 miles with lots of not-really-that-big hills....

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..... 13:45 minute pace.

2 miles @ 8.15 pace

What’s the cheapest running watch with GPS I can get but is also reliable? Would $200 get me something good?

My family is willing to pitch in all together to get me one, but only about $20-$30 each. I’d supplement the remaining $100 or so.

I’m over going for runs and guessing my time and pace. That run from yesterday is still on my mind. I felt like I was booking it up the hills. Did have to stop and walk a few times but nothing excessive. 13:45....................

Sprints at the park this morning

30 min on the clock:
400 m sprint
Max pull ups

Repeat till time is up.

Nice little workout.

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Or just use your phone. Plenty of running apps out there.

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Map My Run is free and works fine.

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Would $200 get me something good?

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I believe the TomTom GPS watches are under $200 and have all the basic functionalities. You can also scoop up a previous model (new and in the box) of a current watch at a discount.

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McLemore

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Can you I come stay with you for a week? Maybe a month? A year perhaps?

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Map My Run is free and works fine.

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I just hate running with my phone. I love where I live, because at most, I have to carry a few gels. Plenty of water fountains. Throw on my watch and go.

As far as getting a cheap one, look for re-furbed Garmins on Amazon. I got my 925xt for $199 bucks when it was still the newest triathlon watch. The MSRP was ~$380-$400 new.

Also, I go on a site called slowtwitch . com. They have a forum and classified board. I find a lot of good used stuff there. You can't post on the classified board until you have like 5 posts (it's a good site for running and stuff anyway), but you can direct message anyone with a classified ad. And after you get a few posts, you can put a WTB (want to buy) post up for a cheap running watch. I've gotten a lot of good stuff. For instance, I am upgrading my bike to di2 electronic shifting and was quoted 1200 - 1600 from my bike shop. I asked if anyone had any used components. I got everything for ~$400 so far and need about $300 more of stuff, so $700 total and there's barely a scratch on anything.

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I just hate running with my phone.

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I can see that for sure. I wear a belt and don’t notice it too much tucked in there, but could definitely do without it. Does your watch play music or do you go without? It’s pretty exhilarating on days I decide go without music. No phone, no belt, no headphones, connectivity, etc. to manage. That said, other days I feel like the tunes give me that extra push.

In what order did you run them? I like to follow the pyramid approach, where I run the short distance first, build up to the longest distance, then back down to the starting distance.

I don't run with headphones either.

finally got off my butt today and did the garages hillwork

1.5 milewarm-up
6 x 75" up then back down 30 sec rest.

1.5 mile cool down.